The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) vs. Renault Mégane dCi 90 (12 - 13)
€ 23,400
€ 19,700
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 1.4 TSI is 3.8 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Renault Mégane dCi 90.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane dCi 90
58.3
70.3
80.6
57.9
71.2
80.2
70.3 in
Width
71.2 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
58.3 in
Height
57.9 in
101.5
165.3
104
169.1
165.3 in
Length
169.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane dCi 90
2901 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3885 lb
Weight Difference:
57 lb
1.96 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane dCi 90
1K
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane dCi 90
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
120 hp
89 hp
Renault Mégane dCi 90
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane dCi 90
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane dCi 90
124 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane dCi 90
▶ REPLAY
24.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
24.18 lb/hp
31.96 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 90
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane dCi 90
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
59 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 90
31 mpg
city
49 mpg
47 mpg
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
570 mi
Range
932 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
570 mi
932 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 90
Environmental Impact
113.6 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
82.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
113.6 kWh
82.2 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 90
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane dCi 90
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1177 lb
Maximum Payload
1041 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
